2022 NHERI REU Summer Program:
Student Projects
The 2022 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program featured thirty-one students throughout the network of NHERI facilities.
Near the conclusion of the ten-week summer program, each student traveled to the Unversity of Texas at Austin to present a research poster and give a presentation on their experience. The posters and details of each project can be found below. Students were encouraged to publish their research presentations and papers to the DesignSafe Depot.
Destiny Meyers
Home University: Columbia University
NHERI EF Site: Florida International University, NHERI Wall of Wind
Research team: Johnny Estephan, Arindam Chowdhury
Research project title: Investigation of Peak Wind Loads on Roof-Mounted PV Systems
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3611
Alejandra Reyes
Home University: University of Southern California
NHERI EF Site: Florida International University, NHERI Wall of Wind
Research team: Haitham Ibrahim, Amal Elawady
Research project title: Damage Observations and Experimental Investigation of Wind Loads on Elevated Coastal Houses
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3631
Bennard Amponsah
Home University: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
NHERI EF Site: Florida International University, NHERI Wall of Wind
Research team: Manuel Matus, Ioannis Zisis
Research project title: Visualization of a Separated Flow on a Canopy Attached to a Mid-Rise Building
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3661
Lindsay Trask
Home University: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
NHERI EF Site: University of Florida, NHERI Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel
Research team: Mariel Ojeda-Tuz, Kurtis Gurley
Research project title: Prediction of Peak Pressure Coefficients Using Higher Order Statistics with Machine Learning
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3608
Daleen Torres Burgos
Home University: University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
NHERI EF Site: University of Florida, NHERI Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel
Research team: Mariel Ojeda-Tuz, Kurtis Gurley
Research project title: Higher-Order Turbulence and its Effects on Structural Loads and Response: A Study on Experimental Equivalence
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3624
Bora Haller
Home University: Purdue University
NHERI EF Site: University of Florida, NHERI Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel
Research team: Brian Phillips
Research project title: Wind Speed Standardization for Project Sentinel
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3639
Daniel Coble
Home University: University of South Carolina
NHERI EF Site: Lehigh University, NHERI Real-Time Multi-Directional Hybrid Simulation
Research team: Liang Cao, Austin Downey, James Ricles
Research project title: Deep Learning-based Friction Modeling of Dry Interfaces for Structural Dampers
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3609
Eiry Román Cardona
Home University: University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
NHERI EF Site: Lehigh University, NHERI Real-Time Multi-Directional Hybrid Simulation
Research team: Liang Cao, James Ricles, Kostas Kalfas, Nicos Makris
Research project title: Characterization Test of Pressurized Sand Damper Using the Bouc-Wen Model
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3690
Josué Dieppa Ortiz
Home University: University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
NHERI EF Site: Lehigh University, NHERI Real-Time Multi-Directional Hybrid Simulation
Research team: Liang Cao, James Ricles, Kostas Kalfas, Nicos Makris
Research project title: Real-Time Hybrid Simulations of a Self-Centering CLT Wall System with Pressurized Sand Dampers
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3607
Jamie Karras
Home University: Wake Forest University
NHERI EF Site: Lehigh University, NHERI Real-Time Multi-Directional Hybrid Simulation
Research team: P. Scott Harvey, James Ricles, Esteban Villalobos Vega
Research project title: 3D Model of a Concentrically Braced Frame for Real-Time Hybrid Simulation
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3614
Tobe Onyekwelu
Home University: Howard University
NHERI EF Site: University of Texas at Austin, NHERI@UTexas Mobile Shakers
Research team: Aser Abbas, Tricia Clayton
Research project title: Noninvasive Modeling with Python Open-Source Packages
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3738
Sabrina Talghader
Home University: Rice University
NHERI EF Site: University of Texas at Austin, NHERI@UTexas Mobile Shakers
Research team: Aser Abbas, Tricia Clayton, Crocker Jodie, Corey Isabella
Research project title: Noninvasive Site Characterization Using H/V Measurements
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3662
Daynen Clouse
Home University: Montana State University
NHERI EF Site: University of Texas at Austin, NHERI@UTexas Mobile Shakers
Research team: Aser Abbas, Tricia Clayton, Crocker Jodie, Corey Isabella
Research project title: Using ParaView for Non-Invasive Subsurface Imaging of Anomalies in Newberry, Florida
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3616
Greg Gabriel
Home University: Pacific University
NHERI EF Site: University of Texas at Austin, NHERI DesignSafe
Research team: Krishna Kumar, Ellen Rathje
Research project title: Symbolic Regression
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3720
Dela Houssou
Home University: Iowa State University
NHERI EF Site: University of Texas at Austin, NHERI DesignSafe
Research team: Krishna Kumar, Ellen Rathje
Research project title: Deriving Soil Constitutive Model using Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Undrained Soil Conditions
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3659
Joni McCawley
Home University: Texas State University
NHERI EF Site: University of Texas at Austin, NHERI DesignSafe
Research team: Krishna Kumar, Ellen Rathje
Research project title: Implementing Physics Constraints into Graph Network-Based Simulator for Natural Hazard Predictions
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3615
Carmen Andrade
Home University: Carnegie Mellon University
NHERI EF Site: University of California, Berkeley, NHERI SimCenter
Research team: Sang-ri Yi, Kuanshi Zhong, Matthew Schoettler
Research project title: Comparative Study of Surrogate Model Methods for Predicting Seismic Structural Response
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3610
Emily Ping
Home University: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
NHERI EF Site: University of California, Berkeley, NHERI SimCenter
Research team: Akash Bangalore Satish
Research project title: Comparison of Material Model Calibration Methods Using Response Predictions from Component Model
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3636
Mitchell Givens
Home University: University at Albany
NHERI EF Site: University of California, Berkeley, NHERI SimCenter
Research team: Adam Zsarnóczay, Ann-Margaret Esnard, Matt Schoettler
Research project title: Evaluation of Brooklyn Storm Shelter Capabilities to Meet the Needs of Vulnerable Populations
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3643
Yahya Bille
Home University: Portland State University
NHERI EF Site: University of California, Davis, NHERI Center for Geotechnical Modeling
Research team: Olaniyi Afolayan, Jack Montgomery, Masen Maggio
Research project title: Soil Compaction for Centrifuge Model Construction
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3679
Masen Maggio
Home University: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
NHERI EF Site: University of California, Davis, NHERI Center for Geotechnical Modeling
Research team: Olaniyi Afolayan, Jack Montgomery, Yahya Bille
Research project title: Soil Compaction for Centrifuge Model Construction
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3679
Anna Babchanik
Home University: California State University, Sacramento
NHERI EF Site: University of California, Davis, NHERI Center for Geotechnical Modeling
Research team: Olaniyi Afolayan, Jack Montgomery
Research project title: Image Analysis of Settlement-Induced Cracking in Centrifuge Models
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3675
Megan Butcher
Home University: Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
NHERI EF Site: University of California, San Diego NHERI Large High Performance Outdoor Shake Table 6DOF
Research team: Shiling Pei, Lelli Van Den Einde
Research project title: Construction of NHERI TallWood Test Structure: From Tree to Tower
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3620
Sophrenia David
Home University: University of Massachusetts Amherst
NHERI EF Site: University of California, San Diego NHERI Large High Performance Outdoor Shake Table 6DOF
Research team: Lelli Van Den Einde, Shiling Pei, Da Huang
Research project title: Dynamic Modeling of a 10-Story Mass Timber Building Under Earthquake Excitation
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3628
Abigail Brenton
Home University: University of California, San Diego
NHERI EF Site: University of California, San Diego NHERI Large High Performance Outdoor Shake Table 6DOF
Research team: Shiling Pei, Lelli Van Den Einde
Research project title: Finite Element Modeling of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Panels for In-plane Bending Applications
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3626
Allison Vermaak
Home University: Georgia Tech University
NHERI EF Site: University of Washington, NHERI RAPID Facility
Research team: Erzhuo Che
Research project title: Exploration of the Utility and Accuracy of Apple iPad LiDAR Technology
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3691
Simrill Smith
Home University: Georgia Tech University
NHERI EF Site: University of Washington, NHERI RAPID Facility
Research team: Jonathan Hubler
Research project title: Dynamic Site Characterization of Soft Ground in Seattle: Workflow, Analysis and Results
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3637
Keely Patelski
Home University: Texas Tech University
NHERI EF Site: University of Washington, NHERI RAPID Facility
Research team: Saanchi Singh, Rebecca Napolitano
Research project title: Post-Tornado Historic Masonry Building Reconstruction
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3629
Nick Mesa
Home University: University of Florida
NHERI EF Site: Oregon State University, NHERI O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory
Research team: Barbara Simpson, Pedro Lomonaco, Akiri Seki
Research project title: Investigation of Wave-Structure Interaction During Post-Earthquake Interaction During Post-Earthquake Event Using Real-Time Hybrid Simulation
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3635
Allison Cavallo
Home University: Brown University
NHERI EF Site: Oregon State University, NHERI O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory
Research team: Julia Hopkins, Pedro Lomonaco
Research project title: Analysis of Wave Energy Dissipation Underneath a Floating Vegetated Canopy with Suspended Kelp via Optical Motion Capture
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3653
Matthew Latham
Home University: California Polytechnic State University
NHERI EF Site: Oregon State University, NHERI O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory
Research team: Pedro Lomonaco
Research project title: Wave Height and Reflection Analysis using Orbital Velocity Method for Irregular Waves
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #3622